Continuous improvement of technology allows us to provide communication between people living anywhere in the world. Usually the internet is used for this. To implement a video conference, there are many different programs, but the most popular to this day remains Skype. Often, many people have various kinds of problems when setting up this program. In particular, the connected microphone does not work. There are several main reasons why it is not possible to organize communication through this program. This article will cover the most common.
Why the microphone does not work in Skype
Among the most common reasons why Skype does not "see" the microphone, it is worth highlighting:
- Violation of the sound device itself.
- Error connecting.
- Incorrect port / socket configuration
- Incorrect system setup.
- Incorrect Skype setup.
The user can diagnose and solve most of these problems on his own. To do this, just follow the small instructions for identifying and correcting problems.
The malfunction of the microphone itself
Perhaps the sound device itself may be malfunctioning. To test its performance there are two main ways:
- Open the "Sound Recording" program ("Start" - "Standard") and start recording voice or any sounds. If the recorded sounds did not appear in the received file, then the equipment is malfunctioning.
- Connect it to another PC. If the same problem is found on it, then the microphone is not working and should be replaced.
Error connecting
Computers on the back or front panel have special 3.5 mm jacks. There are three of them and they are located nearby, so many users run the risk of confusing them when connected. To avoid errors during the connection of the microphone, it is necessary to pay attention that the desired connector is marked in pink. It is to him that you need to connect the cable from the sound recorder.
Port / Jack Settings
Sometimes changing the default settings of the sound card may result in reassignment of the audio connectors. To correct this malfunction, manual tuning should be performed. To do this, the user needs to go to a special menu through "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Sound" - "Equipment" - "Realtek HD".
ATTENTION! If another sound card is installed on the PC, then instead of Realtek HD will be the brand name of the connected component.
In the menu that opens, select the sub-item for assigning analog inputs. And, having chosen the necessary one, assign it to the microphone.
Incorrect system setup of a computer or laptop
Before proceeding with the verification of this item, you need to make sure that the microphone is working, and that all the connectors work as needed.
To configure the connected audio device, you need to go to the corresponding menu. You can do this by clicking on the speaker image in the quick access panel with the right mouse button. Then you need to select the sub-item "Playback devices". Also, a similar menu can be opened through "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Sound".
In the window that opens, select the "Record" submenu. All connected audio equipment is displayed here. A working microphone should appear in this list. If the device does not appear, you must right-click on the empty field and select the "Show disconnected devices" and "Show disconnected devices" sub-items.
On the selected device, right-click and open "Properties".
ATTENTION! The health of the connected microphone is indicated by a green checkmark next to the image of the device. If there is a different symbol instead of a checkmark, the device is disconnected or connected incorrectly. If there is no checkmark, you should put it.
In the open menu, you should adjust the volume and gain (maybe this is the problem). You can do this by opening the "Levels" tab.
If these steps did not help, the problem may be related to the drivers. The user needs to find out the model of the connected device and download the latest updates from the official website of the manufacturer.
How to set up a microphone in Skype
When the device correctly and successfully records sound, but in the Skype application the interlocutor does not hear the user, the problem is the incorrect installation of the program on a PC or phone.
You need to open the application and go to the "Settings" menu and then select the sub-item "Sound settings". In the window you need to compare the column "Microphone". The specified device must match the model of the connected one. By clicking on the name of the microphone, you can open a list in which there will be a list of all devices available for connection. Among them, you need to select the necessary equipment and allow access. Thus, you can turn the microphone on and off.
If the problem is not resolved, then with a high degree of probability the malfunction lies in the sound card of the computer. To check this, just connect another microphone and do all the same actions. If the same malfunction is repeated with another device, the problem is hardware in nature.
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